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BTEC International Level 2 Performing Arts

Unit 5: Unit 5 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 5 (Unit 5) — 30 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional30 GLH9 criteria3 learning aims
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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

3 criteria
A.P1Task 2
B.P2Task 3
C.P3Sources of information

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Describe the historical context of a chosen piece of professional repertoire.
B.M2Describe the relevance of a chosen piece of professional repertoire for modern audiences.
C.M3Suggest generally relevant ideas for how a piece of professional repertoire could be adapted for a modern audience.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Explain the historical context of a chosen piece of professional repertoire, showing good understanding of the factors that influenced its creation.
B.D2Explain the relevance of a chosen piece of professional repertoire for modern audiences.
C.D3Suggest mostly effective ideas for how a piece of professional repertoire could be adapted for a modern audience.

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

TaskSourcesDescribeSuggestExplain
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

  • A. Explore the historical context of professional repertoire
  • B. Consider why professional repertoire might still be relevant today
  • C. Explore how professional repertoire can be updated for a modern audience.

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